Japan’s shipping industry witnessed a big boom in the year 2003-04. According to consolidated financial results announced for the year ending March 2004, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (”K” Line) posted record net profits, and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), the largest shipping company in Japan, made substantial gains of more than 200 percent as compared to the previous year.

Then boating industry recorded 257.3 billion yen in 2007 (January to December 2007) (including domestic use and exports) which marked 107% of the previous year. The total value of shipments including boats and marine engines was 248.1 billion yen, which marked 107% of the previous year.

Some of the major ship building companies in Japan are

The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd. :
The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd. in 1896, the company was founded in Hakodate viewing scenic Tugaru Straight. For over a century, we have met various needs and demands for shipbuilding, ship repair, bridge construction and industrial machineries as the largest heavy industry company in the north of Japan.

IHI Marine United Inc. :
IHI Marine United Inc. was founded in October 2002, through a merger of the shipbuilding and offshore division of IHI Corporation, and the naval shipbuilding division of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. :
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. was established in 1901 has grown to maintain a top share of the Japanese shipbuilding industry and ranks among the leading international ship builders. Produces bulk carriers, wood chips carrier, special cargo carriers, car carriers and ferries.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. :
Kawasaki Heavy Industries manufactures high-performance LNG and LPG carriers, container ships, bulk carriers and VLCCs, submarines, marine machinery and equipment, including main engines, propulsion systems, steering gears, deck and fishing machinery.. The Company is also involved in the development of offshore structures and research vessels too.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. :
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.: Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES). Although nearly one-half of the company’s sales come from building ships, including oil carriers and hull tankers

Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. :
Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of ships, steel structures, and machineries in Japan. The Shipping segment provides oil tankers, bulk carriers, product carriers, container ships, and other ships.

Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. :
The company was founded on February 7, 1973 and began operations in June 1974. It is a joint venture between Sumitomo Corporation, Sumitomo Heavy Industries, and the Daizo Corporation. The list includes self-unloading bulkers, wood-chip carriers, car carriers, oil tankers, and submersible heavy-lift vessels.

Japanese Used Ships and boats and vessels from Japan are exported to many countries around the world. Japan manufactured boats are high quality and play important roles of maritime transportations, putting high quality, high volume, and eco-friendly and safe ocean transport first. There are many used boat exporters in Japan who specialize in boats, ships and marine equipments. Buyers just need to contact them and they will inform all details and options available according to your needs. They can also find anything special that you need and they will find the same for you.

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A motorcycle helmet is a protective headgear used by motorcycle riders. The primary goal of a motorcycle helmet is to protect the rider’s head during collision or accident, thus preventing or reducing head injury or saving the rider’s life. Research and surveys concluded that helmets reduce the risk of head injury by around 69% and death by around 42%. Helmet’s purpose is to save the rider’s head from brain injuries that are more serious than skull fractures. They frequently result in death, permanent disability or personality change and, unlike bone, neurological tissue has very limited ability to recover after an injury. Therefore, the primary purpose of a helmet is to prevent traumatic brain injury while skull and face injuries are a significant secondary concern.

The conventional motorcycle helmet has two principal protective components:

1. Outer Shell: It is made up of thin, hard, made from polycarbonate plastic, fiberglass, or Kevlar. The purpose of the hard outer shell is to prevent penetration of the helmet by a pointed object that might otherwise puncture the skull, and to provide structure to the inner liner so it does not disintegrate upon abrasive contact with pavement. This is important because the foams used have very little resistance to penetration and abrasion.

2. Inner Shell: It is made up of soft, thick, inner liner usually made of expanded polystyrene or polypropylene “EPS” foam. The purpose of the foam liner is to crush during an impact, thereby increasing the distance and period of time over which the head stops and reducing its deceleration.
Types of Helmets

1. Full face helmet covers the entire head, with a rear that covers the base of the skull, and a protective section over the front of the chin. Such helmets have an open cutout in a band across the eyes and nose, and often include a clear or tinted transparent plastic face shield, known as a visor, that generally swivels up and down to allow access to the face.

2. Motocross and off-road helmet has clearly elongated chin and visor portions, a chin bar, and partially open face to give the rider extra protection while wearing goggles and to allow the unhindered flow of air during the physical exertion of this type of riding. The visor is to allow the rider to dip his head and provide further protection from flying debris during off road riding. It will also keep the sun out of the eyes of the rider during jumps.

3. Modular or “flip-up” helmet, also sometimes termed “convertible” or “flip-face”. When fully assembled and closed, they resemble full face helmets by bearing a chin bar for absorbing face impacts. Its chin bar may be pivoted upwards (or, in some cases, may be removed) by a special lever to allow access to most of the face, as in an open face helmet.

4. Open face or “three-quarters”, helmet covers the ears, cheeks, and back of the head, but lacks the lower chin bar of the full face helmet. Many offer snap-on visors that may be used by the rider to reduce sunlight glare.

5. Half helmet, also referred to as a “Shorty” in the USA and “Pudding Basin” or TT helmet in the UK. It has essentially the same front design as an open face helmet but without a lowered rear in the shape of a bowl. The half helmet provides the minimum coverage.
Some helmets provide additional conveniences, such as ventilation, face shields, ear protection, intercom etc too.

Some of the World Popular Helmet Brands
1. HJC
2. Shoei
3. Arai
4. Icon
5. Scorpion
6. Skid Lid
7. Thor
8. Bell Helmets.

Motorcycle riders, scooters, racers must choose the best helmets as per their requirements a this is the most important safety and life saving accessory for two wheeler riders.

Article Resource:

Tatsuya Kaga is Sales Co-ordinator of Japan used car export firm RamaDBK Ltd., Japan. If you are looking for import quality new or used cars from Japan, please browse: http://www.ramadbk.com

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Philippines is the 46th largest economy in the world, with an estimated 2010 gross domestic product (nominal) of $189 billion. Primary exports include semiconductors and electronic products, transport equipment, garments, copper products, petroleum products, coconut oil, and fruits. Major trading partners include the United States, Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Germany, Taiwan, and Thailand.

Automobiles Industry began in Philippines with the introduction of American-made cars during the 1950s and 60s. But during the 1973 oil crisis, declaration of Martial Law by Marcos, some vehicle manufacturers withdrew from the Philippine market; some of them, however, returned after Marcos was ousted in 1986. During the early 1990s, many car makes returned to Philippines, but during the Asian crisis, some makers withdrew due to the economic slump. But love for cars has increased since with new models coming in.

Philippines is one of the major importers of used cars mostly from Japan and Korea, hundreds of vehicles enter Port Irene every month. Some of the most popular cars in Philippines are Honda City, Honda Civic, Mitsubishi Adventure, Mitsubishi Freeca, Mitsubishi L300, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Altis, Toyota Innova, Toyota Vios.

Who are eligible to Import Used cars in Philippines?
1. Only returning Filipino residents and foreign embassy diplomats are allowed to import motor vehicles “Duty Free”
2. Holders of 13A Visa: Foreigners married to Filipino citizens can import with payable taxes.
3. Holders of 13B Visa: former Filipino citizens can import with payable taxes.
4. Those who have worked or are working and residing abroad for at least one year are allowed to import their personal used cars into the country.

Which vehicles are eligible to be imported in to Philippines?
1. Only left-hand drive vehicles.
2. Vehicles that match Philippine safety and emission standards.
3. All motor vehicles must have an Import Authority Permit issued by the Philippine Bureau of Import Service before the vehicle is shipped.
4.Owner must have lived abroad for at least one year and car must have been registered in his name at least six months if the car is more than three years old, vehicles more than three years old should be registered under shippers name at least one year prior to application of the Import Permit
5. All vehicles subject to taxes and duties.
6. Gasoline-fueled cars limited to 2,800 cc not over 1,500 kgs.
7. Automobile must arrive within 60 days of customer’s arrival.
8. Destination Agent must be contacted prior to shipping any vehicles.
9. Only one vehicle allowed per family.

Documents required for custom clearance:
1. Original Registration and proof of ownership
2. Import Permit from Department of Trade or Bureau of Import
3. Surety Bond
4. Original Bill of Sale
5. Original Passport
6. Certificate of arrival
7. Stencils of chassis/engine number
8. Deed of Sale or Commercial Invoice
9. Other documents, depending on customer’s immigration status

More and more new models from the most popular Japanese makes are available as USED CARS FOR SALE in Japan. BEST QUALITY AND LOW PRICES. Check the stocks at Japanesecartrade.com Now!

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Takeuchi will once again be launching something new for specialist grounds work – a new 2 tonne mini excavator designed to meet the requirements of gravediggers and landscapers for deep ground excavation
The new prototype 2-tonne TB219 already seen at this year’s Hire Show will be showcased at Scotplant with availability from late spring 2010.

Designed for deep ground excavation the TB219 features a long extended boom arm for the deep digging often required by grave diggers.It works to a dig depth up to 2520mm and gets a massive ground reach of 4280mm – critical when access is limited.Added stability is achieved using the extendable tracks, a well liked feature on Takeuchi’s most popular 1.5-tonne mini.

On the new TB219 the tracks extend from 980mm to 1370mm adding massive stability when digging deep.
For many the new Takeuchi TB219 is packed full of features popular on the smaller TB016 machine which operators will be familiar with.

Available as both a cab and canopy option the TB219 weighs in at 1870kg canopy or 1995kg cab, still compact enough for easy trailer towing to get the machine to site.

Source: http://www.takeuchi-mfg.co.uk/TakeuchinewGravediggerTB219.htm

Komatsu Ltd (”Komatsu”) and UMW Equipment & Engineering Pte Ltd (”UMW”), the exclusive Komatsu distributor in Singapore, launched their newest product, HB205-1 hybrid hydraulic excavator (”HB205-1″). The product serves as the next generation of its kind, using Komatsu Hybrid System, with better specification and performance as reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emission.

This product launch signifies the commitment of Komatsu to develop environment friendly products, initiated since 2008 when Komatsu succeeded in introducing the first hybrid hydraulic excavator to the market.Launching ceremony was held at Komatsu Asia & Pacific Pte Ltd, a wholly subsidiary of Komatsu, attended by more than 120 contractors and most of large construction equipment owners. Guest of Honour for the ceremony is the Chairman of Singapore Environmental Council, Ms Isabella Loh.

Komatsu Hybrid System converts energy generated when the upper structure reduces its speed while turning, stores the energy in the capacitor, and uses it to assist the power of the engine via the power generation motor when the engine accelerates. Components of the Komatsu Hybrid System, such as electric motor which turns the upper structure, power generation motor, capacitor and diesel engine, are made in-house, ensuring high reliability and durability.

Based on the evaluation, not only the originality and excellence of the concerned technology, but also the social contribution and business result factors, Komatsu received the Fiscal 2010 JSME Medal for New Technology selected and conferred by the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME) for the Komatsu Hybrid System.

Source: http://www.komatsu.com/CompanyInfo/press/2011120913191611717.html

Kenya is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east. It is bordered by Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, South Sudan to the north-west, Ethiopia to the north and Somalia to the north-east. Kenya’s economic prospects are positive with 4-5% GDP growth expected, largely because of expansions in tourism, telecommunications, transport, construction and a recovery in agriculture.

Kenya has been one of the biggest importers of Japanese used cars, overtaking Chile and Russia since last few years. Despite major recession and its effects on Auto industry, Kenya has been buying Japanese Used Cars for their best quality, reliability and low prices. Kenya Imports more than 20,000 units annually. Demands are ever increasing with economic growth of the nation.

Kenya Import regulations:
1. Used vehicles being imported should be less than 8 years,
2. Vehicle should be RHD.
3. All used vehicles should pass JEVIC (Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Center) inspection which checks vehicle for safety, and road worthiness.
4. The duty payable on the importation of a motor vehicle is as follows:
Import Duty: 25% of the CIF value of the vehicle
Excise Duty: 20% of the CIF value + Import Duty
VAT: 16% of the CIF value + Import Duty + Excise Duty
IDF: 2.25% of the CIF value or Ksh. 5,000, whichever is higher.
CIF - This is the customs value of the vehicle i.e. the Cost, Insurance & Freight paid for the vehicle.

Who are eligible to Import:
1. Citizens of Kenya have resided outside Kenya for at least two years during which period you should not have visited Kenya for an aggregate of more than 90 days.
2. Importer must have personally owned and used the motor vehicle for at least twelve months.
3. He/she must have attained the age of eighteen years.
4. He/she must process a driving license.

Who can export best used cars from Japan:
Japanese vehicles industry is one of the biggest industries in the world because of their high quality, performance and reliability. More than 50,000 used cars are exported every month from Japan to many countries like Kenya, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Zambia, Dubai, South America etc.

Hundreds of used car exporters are ready to export from Japan to any destination. With online purchase system importing used vehicles from Japan has become easier. You just need to carefully choose the most reliable exporter for this job.

Tips to choose the most reliable exporter:
1. Go through all details mentioned on the website like: Company info, establishment year, physical address, used cars dealer registration number, membership of reputed exporters associations etc.
2. Verify all information on the website: Physical address and telephone or emails by sending email enquiry and calling at their Japanese registered telephone number.
3. Ask for Police verification and registration documents or checked with help of Japan Embassy, chamber of commerce or JETRO office in your country or your country’s Embassy in Japan.
4. If the company is member of well known auction houses and reputed exporters associations like JUMVEA, JETRO, Chambers of Commerce, this will be a plus point for trust and worthiness.
5. Please be very careful when the price mentioned are really very low, frauds usually invite the buyers with very low quotes and after collecting payment and they disappear.
6. Check how regularly the stock on website is updated? This will indicate the frequency of business. How active and responsive the used car exporter is?
7. Ask for reference and feedback of buyers from your country who already bought vehicle from the exporter whom you are going to deal with.

Now you can check stocks and choose your car and your exporter will do the remaining job for you.

Article Resource Box:

Tatsuya Kaga is Sales Co-ordinator of Japan used car export firm RamaDBK Ltd., Japan. If you are looking for import quality new or used cars from Japan, please browse: http://www.ramadbk.com

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All machines, automobiles are made of 100’s of different parts, accessories. These parts are designed to work for long time without need to change or repair. All things have a life and change is required. Problem with any small part and the car is out of use. Parts for new models can be found anywhere in your local markets but parts for older models, imported models is quit a task to find.

Internet is the “answer book” for all questions has now found the answers to your search for any type of parts or spares for any kind of machinery or vehicle. Hundreds of exporters and suppliers of all types or spares and parts are available from around the world ready to cater to your parts requirement. Most reliable and experienced parts exporters are from Japan. They can provide parts for brands other than Japanese too.

Do you know that some of them are specialists it parts supply. They have huge warehouse, stocked with quality new and used spare parts for all brands be it Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki, Isuzu, Mazda or any other brand or models. They export container full of parts to many different countries. They source these parts directly from manufacturers, from scrape and salvaged vehicles.

The parts are carefully examined and only the best quality kept for sale. Half cut, Nose cut, Engines, Transmission (Gear Boxes), doors, shock absorbers, bumpers, grills, exhaust manifolds, spark plug, brake pads, clutch, engine electrical and Used tires too. Some of the exporters also provide one year to lifetime warranty for their parts.

New or used parts in good condition at very low price are always ready in huge stocks. They also help you search for any specific part that is very difficult to find. Such parts or accessory may cost you a bit more but than your car will relive with it.

Choose the best supplier’s from the many available on the internet, after carefully verifying the address, telephone and registration number and other details on their Websites. Suppliers with membership of JETRO or other associations can be more trustworthy.

If you are a car parts dealer inform them and also mention that you will buy in bulk. Individuals must tell them that you only require 1-2 units, they will inform you if they can or cannot. Sometime they will inform you the name and address of dealer in your country. Be very polite Japanese exporters are very helpful.

Best way to find the right part for your Vehicle

1. Know your cars important details like

The Make of the vehicle. eg: Toyota

The car model.eg: Corolla

The model year.eg: 2010

The engine capacity.eg: 1.8, 2.3 or 5.9 or in cubic centimeters like 2200, 3400.

The kind of transmission the vehicle has automatic or manual transmission.

The engine displacement

The Fuel System

These details will give the exporter clear picture about your car and make it easy for them to provide best suitable part as per your need.

So just enjoy riding your favorite imported cars years after years in any part of the world.

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You can find details and information about any kind of auto parts exporters in Japan at http://www.japanautopages.com/ Just send your query about your requirement of any kind of auto part from Japan.

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Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation since 1995. The Tacoma was a compact pickup until a model redesign in 2005. The 2.4 L and 3.4 L engines were available in this vehicle depending on options. Automatic and manual transmissions were available. The new redesigned Tacoma was Motor Trend Magazine’s Truck of the Year for 2005. Toyota Tacoma is the best-selling compact pickup, with sale of about 150,000 units each year.

In comparison with the Hilux, the Tacoma was engineered with greater priority on ride quality, handling, comfort, safety and payload capacity. The design is to better suit the needs of the US and Canadian pickup truck market, where pickup trucks, particularly compact and mid-sized models, are often used as personal vehicles. Business -cum-Fun vehicle.

Toyota Tacoma compact is liked by all age groups and people due to its multipurpose usability. It’s tough and stylish too preferred by Farmers for hauling crops, bales, farm animals, or fertilizers and other farm supplies. It can be used as Passenger cab for carrying persons instead of goods. Small businesses use it for delivery of small goods. Very effectively used for hunting and jungle safari. Family picnics and outings. Many more uses as you can imagine, it looks good and is capable to perform well to suit all situations.

Tacoma pickup truck, best-selling compact pickup in the market offers a refreshed exterior look and a redesigned, upgraded interior in all models for 2012. Changes focus on added comfort, usability and audio and infotainment performance.

The 2012 Tacoma continues to be available in three cab types in 4×2 and 4×4 configurations: Regular Cab, Access Cab, and the four-door Double Cab.

For 2012, Tacoma has redesigned hood, grille, head lamps, upper and lower front bumper, fog lamps, headlamps and antenna. Inside, has new instrument panel design center adds new air conditioner/heater controls and power point locations and a revised gauge cluster, new steering wheel. A redesigned center stack adds new air conditioner and heater controls and power point locations. Tacoma will also offer two new exterior colors, Spruce Mica and Nautical Blue Metallic. Interior is stylized too with heavy-duty all-weather flooring is with Access and Double Cab models, while the more specialized TRD Sport and Off-Road models have new water-resistant fabric protection seats. Also with Entune multi-media system that includes Bing™ and Pandora®, real-time info including traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports and stocks.

Used Toyota Tacoma models have always in demand for its multi-utility around the world. Thousands of used Tacoma manual and automatic are exported to different parts of the world. Now Toyota has started a sceme of used Toyota vehicles. Certified used Toyota ensures that each used Toyota under the Toyota Certified Used Vehicles program must pass a rigorous 160-point inspection, and a 12-month/12,000-mile Comprehensive Warranty.

That’s an amazing program buyers can be assured for value for money used Toyota vehicle. Buying any used Toyota vehicle is made quite a stress free job. Now Importers can buy the certified used Toyota car,van, pickup, truck, SUV online and be sure of long term quality performance.

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You can find more details and information about Japan Used Trucks and its models at http://www.japanautopages.com/ and view thousands of Pickup trucks and other vehicles for sale from Japan. Choose your pickup truck or any other vehicle and your trusted Japanese pickup trucks exporter and be the owner of your dream vehicle very soon.

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Manual Cars

Manual Transmission Cars are cars with a driver-operated clutch and a movable gear stick. Most automobile manual transmissions allow the driver to select any forward gear ratio at any time. The earliest form of a manual transmission is thought to have been invented by Louis-René Panhard and Emile Levassor in the late 19th century. Contemporary automobile manual transmissions typically use four to six forward gears and one reverse gear, although automobile manual transmissions have been built with as few as two and as many as eight gears.
Some Sports cars are also often equipped with manual transmissions because they offer more direct driver involvement and better performance. Manual cars are more popular in Europe, Asia and developing nations.

Many Benefits associated with Manual transmission:

1. Fuel economy
Manual Cars generally offer better fuel economy than automatic or continuously variable transmissions because much simpler mechanically simpler and have fewer moving parts than automatic transmissions, they generally weigh less. The increased number gears allows for better use of the engine’s power band, allowing increased fuel economy, by staying in the most fuel-efficient part of the power band, or higher performance, by staying closer to the engine’s peak power.

2. Easy Maintenance
Manual transmissions are mechanically simpler and have fewer moving parts than automatic transmissions, they require less maintenance and are easier to repair. This is one of the many reasons manual transmissions are still offered today, and why the demand for them still has a place in the market.

3. Performance and control
Manual Car the driver has more direct control over the car with a manual than with an automatic, an experienced driver can exactly and instantly, performs actions at difficult situations. Some Sports cars are also often equipped with manual transmissions because they offer more direct driver involvement and better performance. Manual cars are more popular in Europe, Asia and developing nations.

4. Low cost and durability of Vehicle
Manual Transmission cars are made of simpler and low price this keeps the price of car lower than automatic ones. Thus they are more popular in developing nations. Mechanical parts are simpler than electrical ones thus more durable and long lived.

Automatic Cars

An automatic transmission (commonly “AT” or “Auto”) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. Similar but larger devices are also used for heavy-duty commercial and industrial vehicles and equipment.

Many Benefits associated with Automatic transmission

1. Easy to Drive
Automatic cars are easy to drive as the driver need is free from Clutch and change of speed is much easier to perform. An automatic transmission also keeps your hands and feet available while you are driving and let you react to situations more quickly. Most Hybrids are available with automatic transmissions.

2. Shift of Speed is Faster
Automatic transmissions can shift ratios faster than a manual gear change and much easier too. Especially true in regards to dual clutch transmissions, which are specialized computer-controlled manual transmissions?

3. Suitable for stop-and-go driving and hills
Automatic transmissions are better suited for these applications because they have a hydraulic torque converter which is externally cooled, unlike a clutch.

4. Part wear tear is Lower:
Automatic cars have comparatively lesser wear and tear of parts and spares.

Manual Transmission cars and Automatic Transmission both have some benefits and weaknesses thus choosing which car to buy must be made as per buyer’s needs and preferences. Till date Manual are more in demand but Automatics are getting popular day after day.

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More hungry forage munching machines from Krone Ten years after Krone first entered the self propelled forage harvester market against the odds of the sceptics, Krone introduces the third generation Big X.The success that Krone has gained in this market segment was due to the introduction of a range of innovative features not seen before. They included using six hydraulically-driven feed rollers to give infinitely variable cut length that you could alter on the go. The most important benefit of this is precise cut length which improves silage quality.

The early model V12 at 780 hp was tuned to 1000hp to test the ability of the feed and cutting mechanism and it worked. Krone then produced a 40 knife drum for the production of Bio Gas which needed massive power. The Big X was fully hydrostatic with hydraulic wheel motors for the tightest turning possible and travel speeds of 40km/h. Together with the Big X, the EasyCollect maize header was introduced and successful enough to be retrofitted to opposition machines.

The Grass front also incorporated a cam less pick up. More recently VariStream was introduced which incorporates a spring loaded base plate beneath the cutting cylinder and behind the accelerator which allows lumps to flow through more easily and reduces power requirement whilst reducing noise levels.

The third generation of Big X forager harvesters includes three new models Big X 700, 850 and 1100 with respective horsepower outputs. All three machines are powered by MAN engines and feature the innovative Krone Power Management system that allows you to switch from X Power Mode to Eco Mode. The system has two power curves that permit the operator to select the power required for the crop and the best fuel efficiency. For the Big X 700 this means that the operator can reduce the output horsepower from 669hp in X Power Mode to 509hp in Eco Mode at the flick of a switch when working in lighter crops like grass.

Source: http://kubota.com.au/news/default.asp?ne_id=154